Meningomyelocele : Treatments
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Genetic counseling may be recommended. In some cases where severe defect is detected early in the pregnancy, a therapeutic abortion may be considered. After birth, surgery to repair the defect is usually recommended at an early age. Before surgery...
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Bowel training helps to reestablish normal bowel movements in persons who suffer from constipation , diarrhea , incontinence, or irregularity. Healthy bowel activity is considered one or two movements of moderate size every day.
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KEGEL EXERCISES Strengthening the tone of the rectal muscles may help achieve some degree of bowel control in those people who have fecal incontinence caused by an incompetent rectal sphincter...Some people drink warm prune juice or fruit nectar as a stimulus to bowel movements...Exercises to strengthen pelvic and rectal muscle tone are called Kegel exercises...
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Genetic counseling is a communication process by which personal genetic risk information is translated into practical information for families. Genetic counselors are health care professionals with specialized training and experience in the areas of medical genetics and counseling.
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Because of this some parents choose to become pregnant and have the disease status of the fetus determined early in the pregnancy...Parents who decide to continue the pregnancy with a defective fetus may be better prepared to care for the infant by being informed about the disease in advance...Many diseases transmitted as a single gene defect can now be diagnosed very early in pregnancy...
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Detailed information on when to seek genetic counseling
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Genetic counseling aims to facilitate the exchange of information regarding a person ' s genetic legacy. It attempts to: accurately diagnose a disorder assess the risk of recurrence in the concerned family members and their relatives provide alternatives for decision-making provide support groups that will help family members cope with the recurrence of a disorder Purpose Genetic counselors work with people concerned about the risk of an inherited disease.
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Genetic counseling is a communication process by which personal genetic risk information is translated into practical information for families. Genetic counselors are health care professionals with specialized training and experience in the areas of medical genetics and counseling.
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Genetic counseling is a communication process by which personal genetic risk information is translated into practical information for families. Genetic counselors are health care professionals with specialized training and experience in the areas of medical genetics and counseling.
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A branch of science that attempts to understand the fundamental biologic makeup of organisms by examining the genetic blueprints in each cell The nucleus of every cell holds the key to nearly every visible and invisible feature of the human body, from the color of hair to the pumping capacity of the heart. In each nucleus of every cell there are 23 pair of chromosomes (46 total).
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Information about a patient's family history is valuable in assessing the risk of mental illness. Within the field of psychiatry, the importance of genetic counseling is growing, but on its own it cannot provide all the answers.
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Fiber is what gives strength and structure to plants. Most grains, beans, vegetables, and fruits contain fiber. Foods rich in fiber are often low in calories and fat, and they fill you up more. They may also reduce your risks for certain health problems.
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Fiber is the material that gives plants texture and support. Dietary fiber is found in many plant foods, including fruits, vegetables, beans, nuts, and whole grains.
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Chew on this: If you're like many Americans, you're fiber-challenged. Most Americans consume only 15 grams of fiber daily instead of the recommended 20 grams to 35 grams, according to the National Cancer Institute. The USDA 2005 guidelines recommends 14 grams of fiber for every 1000 calories in the diet.
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What is a high-residue diet?
Kathy McManus, M.S., R.D is the director of the department of nutrition at Brigham and Women's Hospital and an investigator on the Pounds Lost Trial, a 5 year NIH funded obesity study. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science from Simmons College, completed her Dietetic Internship at Brigham and Women Hospital, and received a Master of Science degree in nutrition from Framingham State College.
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A meningocele repair is a surgical procedure performed to repair an abnormal opening in the spinal column (called spina bifida) by draining excess fluid and closing the opening. Purpose The surgery is necessary to close this abnormal opening to decrease the risk of infection and protect the integrity of the spinal column and the tissue inside.
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A meningocele is when the meninges (membranes that cover the spinal cord and brain) and cerebrospinal fluid bulge beneath the skin. Meningocele repair is surgery to drain the cerebrospinal fluid and repair birth defects of the spine and spinal membranes. It is used to treat the conditions listed below: Spina bifida : a birth defect involving an abnormal opening of the spinal area. Spina bifida occulta: a common abnormality of spinal bones that usually does not have symptoms, but is sometimes associated with conditions that can require surgery. Meningocele: a birth defect in the bones of the spine that involves a swelling in the meninges, but no abnormality of the spinal cord or nerve roots. Myelomeningocele : a birth defect in the bones of the spine with swelling of the meninges and abnormality of the spinal cord or nerve roots.
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Physical therapists provide services to restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain , and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities among those suffering from injuries, disabilities, or disease. Organized physical therapy began during World War I with 800 reconstruction aides.
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Physical therapists teach people recovering from surgery or with injuries, sprains or arthritis how to perform exercises that will help them gain strength and mobility and prevent recurring injury. Here are suggestions to help you get the most from physical therapy.
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Chest physical therapy is the term for a group of treatments designed to improve respiratory efficiency, promote expansion of the lungs, strengthen respiratory muscles, and eliminate secretions from the respiratory system. Purpose The purpose of chest physical therapy, also called chest physiotherapy, is to help patients breathe more freely and to get more oxygen into the body.
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The professional field consists of skilled health care providers who work under the direction or supervision of a physical therapist or physical therapists. Their role is to facilitate care and treatment of patients with injuries, diseases, or disabilities that involve mobility or other basic physical functioning.
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I was in a car accident four weeks ago. I have had physical therapy for the last three weeks and it seems to hurt more than it helps. I am still feeling pain and spasms. Can you suggest another option?
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Therapeutic abortion is the intentional termination of a pregnancy before the fetus can live independently. Abortion has been a legal procedure in the United States since 1973.
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Elective or therapeutic abortion is the deliberate termination of a pregnancy.
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Selective abortion, also known as selective reduction, refers to choosing to abort a fetus, typically in a multi-fetal pregnancy , to decrease the health risks to the mother in carrying and giving birth to more than one or two babies, and also to decrease the risk of complications to the remaining fetus (es). The term selective abortion also refers to choosing to abort a fetus for reasons such as the woman is carrying a fetus which likely will be born with some birth defect or impairment, or because the sex of the fetus is not preferred by the individual.
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Induced abortion is the intentional termination of a pregnancy before the fetus can live independently. An abortion may be elective (based on a woman ' s personal choice) or therapeutic (to preserve the health or save the life of a pregnant woman).
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Abortion is a generic term for pregnancies that do not end in a livebirth or a stillbirth. It is the premature expulsion from the uterus of the products of conception, which include the placenta, bag of waters, and fetus, if present.
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Invasive procedure resulting in pregnancy termination and death of the fetus. Abortion is the final consequence of a woman ' s decision to terminate her pregnancy.
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Urinary catheterization is the insertion of a catheter into a patient ' s bladder. The catheter is used as a conduit to drain urine from the bladder into an attached bag or container.
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Intermittent catheterization involves the temporary placement of a catheter (tube) to remove urine from the body. This is usually done by placing the catheter through the urethra to empty the bladder.
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Self-catheterization helps you empty your bladder if it doesn’t empty by itself. It also helps if your bladder doesn’t empty all the way.
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Self-Catheterization for MenThis is what you’ll need:Soap and warm water, or a moist toweletteClean catheterWater-soluble lubricating jelly (notpetroleum jelly)Toilet or basinSelf-catheterization helps you empty your bladder if it doesn’t empty by...
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Urinary catheterization is the insertion of a catheter through the urethra into the urinary bladder for withdrawal of urine. Straight catheters are used for intermittent withdrawals; indwelling (Foley) catheters are inserted and retained in the bladder for continuous drainage of urine into a closed system.
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Urinary catheterization is the procedure of inserting a catheter through the urethra into the bladder to remove urine. Intermittent catheterization is performed for periodic relief of bladder distension; indwelling (Foley) catheters are inserted and retained in the bladder for continuous drainage of urine into a closed system.
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Urinary catheterization is the insertion of a catheter through the urethra into the urinary bladder for withdrawal of urine. Straight catheters are used for intermittent withdrawals, while indwelling (Foley) catheters are inserted and retained in the bladder for continuous drainage of urine into a closed system.
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Urinary catheterization is the insertion of a catheter through the urethra into the urinary bladder for withdrawal of urine. Straight catheters are used for intermittent withdrawals, while indwelling (Foley) catheters are inserted and retained in the bladder for continuous drainage of urine into a closed system.
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